How To Fix KJ014 - Internal period & < 1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KJ - Cost Object Controlling for Make-to-Order Production

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Internal period & < 1

What causes this issue?

A system error occurred.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ014 - Internal period & < 1 ?

  The SAP error message KJ014 ("Internal period & < 1") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) when there is an issue with the period being referenced in a transaction or report. This error indicates that the internal period being processed is less than 1, which is not valid in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Period Reference: The error usually arises when a transaction is trying to reference a period that does not exist or is incorrectly defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the fiscal year variant or the periods defined in the controlling area.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter an invalid period number in a transaction or report.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the open and closed periods for the relevant company code and controlling area. Ensure that the periods are correctly defined and that the period you are trying to access is open.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Check the fiscal year variant settings in transaction code OB29. Ensure that the fiscal year variant is correctly assigned to the company code and that the periods are defined properly.
  
  
  
  Validate Transaction Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the data being entered. Ensure that the period number is valid and corresponds to the defined periods in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are any custom programs or enhancements that manipulate periods, review the code to ensure it is not generating invalid period references.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the error message and any specific notes related to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a system bug or requires deeper investigation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OB52 (Maintain Periods), OB29 (Fiscal Year Variant), and KSB1 (Report: Actual Line Items).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error KJ014 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KJ014 error and implement a solution to resolve it.